WONDERFUL AND RARE 34 STAR AMERICAN BIBLE FLAG.

This little gem is totally hand sewn of silk. It has 34 whimsical gold embroidered stars that are double applique and scattered about the Union with no apparent design. Note that Confederate Bible flags are not uncommon and many were made by sweethearts and mothers and sent along through the Bible to their loved ones, but much rarer are the Union counterparts. As a matter of fact, this is the first Union Civil War Bible flag this cataloger has ever encountered in a public venue. SIZE: 11-1/2″ on the fly and just 7-1/4″ on hoist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elizabeth Troiano. CONDITION: This flag has beautiful aesthetics and color showing great skill of the seamstress who made it. With the fragility of silk it is fortunate that the seamstress sewed a multicolored edging around its entire border. There are numerous small cracks, but few reductions other than about 1/2″ piece missing from second red stripe. Central crack where folded, but flag could be mounted and displayed easily. 51538-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2050

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2050	$3,630.00	WONDERFUL AND RARE 34 STAR AMERICAN BIBLE FLAG. This little gem is totally hand sewn of silk. It has 34 whimsical gold embroidered stars that are double applique and scattered about the Union with no apparent design. Note that Confederate Bible flags are not uncommon and many were made by sweethearts and mothers and sent along through the Bible to their loved ones, but much rarer are the Union counterparts. As a matter of fact, this is the first Union Civil War Bible flag this cataloger has ever encountered in a public venue. SIZE: 11-1/2″ on the fly and just 7-1/4″ on hoist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Elizabeth Troiano. CONDITION: This flag has beautiful aesthetics and color showing great skill of the seamstress who made it. With the fragility of silk it is fortunate that the seamstress sewed a multicolored edging around its entire border. There are numerous small cracks, but few reductions other than about 1/2″ piece missing from second red stripe. Central crack where folded, but flag could be mounted and displayed easily. 51538-3 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2050 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WONDERFUL AND RARE 34 STAR AMERICAN BIBLE FLAG.